Issue - meetings

(i)  Millennium Centre Car Park

(ii)  Hooks Hall Pond, The Chase Local Nature Reserve

Considered two petitions organised by the Dagenham Conservative Association.

(i)  Petition requesting CCTV to protect the Millennium Centre Car Park, introduced by Mr Kerry Smith, Hon. Secretary of the Dagenham Conservative Association.  The Assembly also considered a report by Peter Parkin, Parks and Countryside Manager.  Mr Parkin gave a verbal update on the outcome of a meeting, referred to in the report, which had taken place on site with the Crime Prevention Design Officer, who had made various recommendations for improving security at the car park.

Agreed to implement the modifications as advised by the Crime Prevention Design Officer.

  Councillor Parkin stated that he had arranged to meet Council officers to discuss ideas within the next few days and petitioners would be contacted directly to keep them informed of developments.

(ii)  Petition requesting the renewal of the tenancy/lease/licence to the members of the Eastbrook Anglers’ Club of the Hooks Hall Pond, introduced by one of the lead petitioners, Mr Charlie Lambert.

The Assembly also considered a report by Peter Parkin.  It was noted that a compromise on the use of the pond and a trial period of operation has been agreed between the three principal parties, namely the Eastbrook Angling Club, London Wildlife Trust and the Council, subject to ratification by the Eastbrookend Support Group.  If the compromise agreement and trial period of operation do not go well, a further report will be presented to the Executive to resolve this issue.